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Mistress (to applicant for service) — " How many nights out a week?" Applicant — "None, mum. Oi nivir sthir out." Mistress — "Will you have many friends to see you ?" Applicant — "Nat wan, mum. Oi have no friends." Mistress — "What wages will you expect?" Applicant — "Oi'll lave that to ye, mum." Mistress — "What kinds of housework are you willing for ?" Applicant — "Oi'm willin' to wash an' airun an' cook' an schrub an' clane windys an' wait ou table an' taike care ay' childer an' carry in coal an' build faires — " (Here a loud ringing was heard at the door, and the keeper of an asylum rushed in and secured the lunatic.)
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Observer, Volume 7, Issue 334, 2 May 1885, Page 15
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